The IBM® Flex
System p24L Compute Node is a half-wide Information Technology Element
(ITE) server with two 6-core 64-bit 3.7 GHz processors, or two 8-core
64-bit 3.2 or 3.5 GHz processors and 16 DIMM slots which can contain
up to a maximum of 256 GB of memory. Two optional SAS Small Form Factor
(SFF) 2.5-inch hard disk drives (HDDs) or 1.8-inch SATA solid-state
drives (SSDs) can be installed in the p24L Compute Node. The p24L
is part of IBM Flex
System, a new category of computing that integrates multiple server
architectures, networking, storage, and system management capability
into a single system.

IBM PureFlex
System is the next generation of smarter computing. It integrates
multiple server architectures, networking, storage, and system management
capability into a single system that is easy to deploy and manage. IBM PureFlex
System has full built-in virtualization support of servers, storage,
and networking to speed provisioning and increase resiliency. In addition,
it supports open industry standards such as operating systems, networking
and storage fabrics, virtualization, and system management protocols
to easily fit within existing and future data center environments. IBM PureFlex
System is scalable and extendable with multigeneration upgrades to
protect and maximize IT investments.

The most forward-thinking companies will completely rethink the
way they deploy and manage their IT environments by evolving to a
more open, agile, and integrated computing system that is dynamically
managed from a single vantage point to simultaneously maximize efficiency
and innovation.

By doing this, companies can:

Improve efficiency and utilization through integration

Optimize heterogeneous environments by providing the right architecture
for the right workload

Increase speed and dexterity at the enterprise level

Improve control through simplicity, automation, compliance, and
security

The IBM Flex
System p24L Compute Node is a half-wide ITE server with two 6-core
64-bit 3.7 GHz processors, or two 8-core 64-bit 3.2 or 3.5 GHz processors
and 16 DIMM slots which can contain up to a maximum of 256 GB of memory.
Two optional SAS Small Form Factor (SFF) 2.5-inch hard disk drives
(HDDs) or 1.8-inch SATA solid-state drives (SSDs) can be installed
in the p24L Compute Node.

The IBM Flex
System p24L Compute Node is a half-wide ITE server with two 6-core
64-bit 3.7 GHz processors, or two 8-core 64-bit 3.2 or 3.5 GHz processors
and 16 DIMM slots which can contain up to a maximum of 256 GB of memory.
Two optional SAS Small Form Factor (SFF) 2.5-inch hard disk drives
(HDDs) or 1.8-inch SATA solid-state drives (SSDs) can be installed
in the p24L Compute Node.

Integrated features on the p24L Compute Node include:

USB 2.0 controller with front panel port

SAS controller

Service processor

One USB port

Two PCIe expansion card slots

The IBM Flex
System p24L Compute Node can be installed only in the IBM Flex
System Enterprise Chassis (7893-92X). The chassis has 14 ITE bays
for ITE servers and supports up to 14 half-wide ITEs or seven full-wide
ITEs.

In short-term extended thermal conditions, the p24L Compute Node
automatically reduces the frequency of the processor to maintain acceptable
thermal or power levels. The processor frequency will automatically
cycle back up as thermal or power conditions improve.

Clients should be aware that there may be applications that are
sensitive to processor frequency changes. For instance, frequency
reductions could potentially impact benchmarking or applications and
tools that depend on execution times for accounting, CPU utilization,
or profiling. It is recommended that clients check with their individual
application vendors to see if there are possible impacts.

Note: The Flex System p260 does
not offer an IBM PureFlex
System Enterprise. The Flex System p460 does not offer an IBM PureFlex
System Express.
The IBM PureFlex
System Enterprise requires two Compute Nodes.

Additional Flex System Compute Nodes, Flex System Chassis, and IBM PureFlex
System 42U Racks can be ordered once the basic requirements for the IBM PureFlex
System are met. These additional orders will be indicated by feature
number EFD4 (Expansion Option) or EFD5 (Custom Expansion). The Flex
System Manager is not available with EFD4. Storwize V7000 Disk Systems
can be ordered separately without meeting the requirements for the IBM PureFlex
System.

The IBM Flex
System p24L Compute Node supports PowerVM technology. The p24L
is designed to make it more affordable to consolidate multiple independent
applications on a single ITE server using the same proven virtualization
technologies offered on IBM Power® servers.

The p24L supports PowerVM Enterprise Edition (#5228).

PowerVM Enterprise
Edition makes the p24L an ideal platform for consolidation of Linux operating
system applications, helping clients reduce infrastructure complexity
and cost. Offering an intuitive, web-based interface for managing
virtualization within a single blade, the IVM component of VIOS allows
the small business IT manager to quickly and easily set up and manage
logical partitions (LPARs). It also enables Virtual I/O and Virtual
Ethernet so that storage and communications adapters can be shared
among all the LPARs running on the p24L. Ultimately, IBM Micro-Partitioning® technology
allows each processor core to be subdivided into as many as 10 virtual
servers. And since the p24L is built with POWER7 technology, other advanced
virtualization functions such as Shared Dedicated Capacity may be
exploited.

PowerVM Enterprise Edition includes a capability
called Live Partition Mobility. Live Partition Mobility allows for
the movement of a running Linux partition from one POWER7 processor-based
server to another. Designed to have no application downtime, Live
Partition Mobility could result in better system utilization, improved
application availability, and potential energy savings. With Live
Partition Mobility, planned application downtime due to regular server
maintenance can be a thing of the past. Software Maintenance for Virtual
I/O Server (577x-PVE) must be purchased with VIOS (5765-PVE). PowerVM Enterprise
Edition must be purchased separately.

Note: PowerVM Enterprise
Edition is optional unless part of the IBM PureFlex System.

N_Port ID virtualization - NPIV

NPIV provides direct access to Fibre Channel adapters from multiple
client partitions, simplifying the management of Fibre Channel SAN
environments. NPIV support is included with PowerVM Express,
Standard, and Enterprise Editions.

Systems management and administrative tools

Integrated diagnostic and administrative tools like IBM Predictive
Failure Analysis and light path diagnostics are designed to simplify
administration to help lower costs and improve control of the IT environment.
Remote management capabilities allow automating IT networking tasks.

IBM Flex
System Manager management software is a platform-management foundation
that streamlines the way you manage physical and virtual systems in
a heterogeneous environment. By using industry standards, IBM Flex
System Manager management software supports multiple operating systems
and virtualization technologies.

CMM is a hot-swap module that provides system management functions
for all components in an IBM Flex System chassis. It controls a serial
port for remote connection and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet remote-management
connection.

IBM Flex
system p24L compute node At a Glance

Form factor

The IBM Flex
System p24L Compute Node is a half-wide ITE for the IBM Flex
System Enterprise Chassis.

Processor cores

The p24L contains either two 6-core 64-bit 3.7 GHz or two 8-core
3.2 or 3.5 GHz POWER7 processor modules.

IBM intends
to make the IBM PowerLinux Big Data Solution for InfoSphere BigInsights
available on the IBM Flex System p24L Compute Node. IBM plans
to expand the storage capacity of the IBM Flex System p24L Compute Node
to accommodate large scale big data analytics workloads.

IBM's statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are
subject to change or withdrawal without notice at IBM's sole discretion.
Information regarding potential future products is intended to outline
our general product direction and it should not be relied on in making
a purchasing decision. The information mentioned regarding potential
future products is not a commitment, promise, or legal obligation
to deliver any material, code, or functionality. Information about
potential future products may not be incorporated into any contract.
The development, release, and timing of any future features or functionality
described for our products remains at our sole discretion.

Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
(RAS)

The reliability of the IBM Flex System p24L Compute Node (1457-7FL)
starts with components, devices, and subsystems that are designed
to be fault-tolerant. POWER7 uses lower voltage technology in the
processor SCMs that improves reliability stacked latches to reduce
soft error (SER) susceptibility. During the design and development
process, subsystems go through rigorous verification and integration
testing processes. During system manufacturing, systems go through
a thorough testing process to help ensure high product quality levels.

The processor and memory subsystem contains a number of features
designed to avoid or correct environmentally induced, single-bit,
intermittent failures as well as handle solid faults in components,
including selective redundancy to tolerate certain faults without
requiring an outage or parts replacement.

Business Partner information

If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products
from IBM,
you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement.
A PartnerWorld® ID
and password are required (use IBM ID).

The IBM Systems
Information Center provides you with a single information center where
you can access product documentation for IBM systems hardware, operating
systems, and server software. Through a consistent framework, you
can efficiently find information and personalize your access. The IBM Systems
Information Center is at

IBM Publications center portal

The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product
publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items.
Extensive search facilities are provided, as well as payment options
by credit card. Many publications are available online in various
file formats, which can currently be downloaded free of charge.

Global Technology Services

IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting
services, applications, and other technology management.

These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or
optimize your IT infrastructure to be an On Demand Business. They
can help you integrate your high-speed networks, storage systems,
application servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms,
middleware, and communications software for IBM and many non-IBM offerings.
IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs.

For details on available services, contact your IBM representative
or visit

Specified operating environment

Physical specifications

To assure installability and serviceability in non-IBM industry-standard
racks, review the installation planning information for any product-specific
installation requirements.

Operating environment

Temperature:

10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) at 0 - 914 m (0 - 3,000 ft)

10°C to 32°C (50°F to 90°F) at 914 - 2,133 m (3,000 - 7,000 ft)

Relative humidity: 8% to 80%

Maximum altitude: 2,133 m (7,000 ft)

Power consumption: 634 watts maximum

Note: The maximum measured value is the worst case power consumption
expected from a fully populated server under an intensive workload.
The maximum measured value also accounts for component tolerance and
non-ideal operating conditions. Power consumption
and heat load vary greatly by server configuration and utilization.
The IBM Systems
Energy Estimator should be used to obtain a heat output estimate based
on a specific configuration.

Note: For systems ordered with the Linux operating system, IBM ships
the most current versions available from the distributor. If your
hardware requires a different version of a Linux OS than that shipped by IBM, you
must obtain it by downloading it from the Linux distributor's website. Information
concerning access to a distributor's website is located on the product
registration card delivered to you as part of your Linux OS
order.

Processor is the unit of measure by which this program is licensed.
A processor (commonly called a processor core or CPU) is a functional
unit within a computing device that interprets and executes instructions.
A processor consists of at least an instruction control unit and one
or more arithmetic or logic unit. With multicore technology, each
core is considered a processor. For programs eligible for sub-capacity
licensing, a Proof of Entitlement (PoE) must be acquired for all activated
processors available for use in each partition (utilizing eligible
partitioning technologies) where the program runs. A PoE must be acquired
for all activated processor cores available for use on the server.

The requirement that a Linux operating system support agreement be
in place with the purchase or renewal of a RHEL license can be met
in the following ways:

Clients who want IBM Support should select IBM Operational
Support Services - SupportLine for Linux on Power Systems servers (5771-LNX
or 5773-LNX). Clients who select IBM SupportLine should not select
the RHEL combined "Subscription and Support" features that IBM offers.

Clients who want Red Hat support should select one of the RHEL
combined Subscription and Support features that IBM offers.

Every RHEL subscription only offering includes IBM Support
access to Red Hat technical resources in the event that IBM needs
Red Hat's assistance in problem determination and resolution. In order
to assure that Red Hat resources are available to assist IBM throughout
the hours of support, IBM is providing clients with the appropriate
subscription only offering. If clients are purchasing IBM Support
with IBM support
coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, they must purchase a RHEL
Premium Subscription offering. Clients who are purchasing IBM Support
without 24 hour access to IBM may purchase a RHEL Standard Subscription
offering.

Limitations

Solid-state memory cells have an intrinsic, finite number of write
cycles that each cell can incur. As a result each solid-state device
has a maximum amount of write cycles it can be subjected to, documented
as TBW (Total Bytes Written). IBM is not responsible for replacement of hardware
that has reached the maximum guaranteed number of write cycles. This
limit may be revealed as the device failing to communicate to system
generated commands or become incapable of being written to.

Planning information

Cable orders

No cables are required.

Security, auditability, and control

Security and auditability features include:

A power-on password function provides control of who has access
to the data and server setup program on the server.

A selectable boot sequence can be used to prevent unauthorized
installation of software or removal of data from the diskette drive.

Limitations: The IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis and the IBM Flex
System p24L Compute Node have no security-intrusion detection.

The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation
of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls
in application systems and communications facilities.

IBM has
transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services
to help you achieve higher system availability. Electronic Services
is a web-enabled solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge
enhancement to the service and support available for IBM servers.
These services are designed to provide the opportunity for greater
system availability with faster problem resolution and preemptive
monitoring. Electronic Services is comprised of two separate, but
complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic
Services Agent.

The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point
that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet
services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access
to IBM resources
for assistance in resolving technical problems.

The Electronic Service Agent is
no-additional-charge software that resides on your server. It monitors
events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on
a periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service
Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM.
Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to
deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability
and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service
Agent is made available to IBM service support representatives when they
help answer your questions or diagnose problems. Installation and
use of IBM Electronic Service Agent for
problem reporting enables IBM to provide better support and service for
your IBM server.

IBM Global
Financing

Yes

Warranty period

Three years.

Note: For configurations that support the RAID Battery, the RAID
battery will be warranted for 1 year effective on its "Date of Installation."
All other product warranty terms for the machine remain unchanged.

An IBM part
or feature installed during the initial installation of an IBM machine
is subject to a full warranty effective on the date of installation
of the machine. An IBM part or feature that replaces a previously
installed part or feature assumes the remainder of the warranty period
for the replaced part or feature. An IBM part or feature added to a machine
without replacing a previously installed part or feature is subject
to a full warranty effective on its date of installation. Unless specified
otherwise, the warranty period, type of warranty service, and service
level of a part or feature are the same as those for the machine in
which it is installed.

Warranty service

If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending
on the types of warranty service specified for the machine. IBM will
attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone, or electronically
via an IBM website.
You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures
that IBM specifies.
Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is
subject to parts availability. If applicable to your product, parts
considered Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) will be provided as part
of the machine's standard warranty service.

Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed.
The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all
worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal
service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller
for country- and location-specific information.

CRU Service

IBM provides
replacement CRUs to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement
instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM upon
your request. CRUs are designated as being either a Tier 1 or a Tier
2 CRU.

Tier 1 CRU

Installation of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs
a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.

Tier 2 CRU

You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to
install it, at no additional charge.

Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next business
day (NBD) delivery. IBM specifies, in the materials shipped with
a replacement CRU, whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When
return is required, return instructions and a container are shipped
with the replacement CRU, you may be charged for the replacement CRU
if IBM does
not receive the defective CRU within 15 days of your receipt of the
replacement.

The following parts have been designated as Tier 1 CRUs:

Hard disk drive

Hard disk drive interposer

Mezzanine cards

Battery

Bezel

Memory DIMMs

Top cover

Management card

On-site Service

IBM will
repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation.
You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and
reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit,
and suitable for the purpose.

The service level is:

9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, next
business day response. Calls must be received by 5:00 p.m. local
time in order to qualify for next-business-day response.

Non-IBM parts service

IBM is
now shipping machines with selected non-IBM parts that contain an IBM field
replaceable unit (FRU) part number label. These parts are to be serviced
during the IBM machine
warranty period. IBM is covering the service on these selected
non-IBM parts as an accommodation to their customers, and normal warranty
service procedures for the IBM machine apply.

International Warranty Service (IWS)

IWS is available in selected countries or regions.

The warranty service type and the service level provided in the
servicing country may be different from that provided in the country
in which the machine was purchased.

Under IWS, warranty service will be provided with the prevailing
warranty service type and service level available for the IWS-eligible
machine type in the servicing country and the warranty period observed
will be that of the country in which the machine was purchased.

To determine the eligibility of your machine and to view a list
of countries where service is available, visit

For more information about IWS, refer to Services Announcement 601-034, dated September 25, 2001.

Warranty service upgrades

During the warranty period, a warranty service upgrades provides
an enhanced level of On-site Service for an additional charge. A warranty
service upgrade must be purchased during the warranty period and is
for a fixed term (duration). It is not refundable or transferable
and may not be prorated. If required, IBM will provide the warranty service
upgrade enhanced level of On-site Service acquired by the customer.
Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed.
Refer to the Warranty services section for additional details.

IBM will
attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically
by access to an IBM website. You must follow the problem determination
and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend
upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability.

CRUs will be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty
CRU Service except that you may install a Tier 1 CRU yourself or request IBM installation,
at no additional charge, under one of the On-site Service levels specified
below. For more information about the CRU Service, refer to the warranty
information.

On-site Service

IBM will
repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation.
You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and
reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit,
and suitable for the purpose.

Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) may be provided as part of the
machine's standard warranty CRU Service except that you may install
a CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under
one of the On-site service levels specified above. For more information
about the CRU service, refer to the warranty information.

Maintenance services

If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending
on the types of maintenance service specified for the machine. IBM will
attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically,
through an IBM website.
You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures
that IBM specifies.
Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is
subject to parts availability. Service levels are response-time objectives
and are not guaranteed. The specified level of maintenance service
may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges
may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative
or your reseller for country-specific and location-specific information.
The following service selections are available as maintenance options
for your machine type.

On-site Service

IBM will
repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation.
You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and
reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit,
and suitable for the purpose.

Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Service

If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (for example, memory,
or hard disk drive), and depending upon the maintenance service offerings
in your geography, IBM will ship the replacement CRU to you for
you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are
shipped with your machine and are available from IBM at
any time upon your request.

Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next business
day delivery. IBM specifies
in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether a defective
CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, return instructions
and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU, and you may
be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective
CRU within 15 days of your receipt of the replacement.

CRUs may be provided as part of the
machine's standard maintenance service except that you may install
a CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under
any of the On-site Service levels specified above.

Non-IBM parts service

Under certain conditions, IBM provides services for selected non-IBM parts
at no additional charge for machines that are covered under warranty
service upgrades or maintenance services.

This service includes hardware problem determination (PD) on the
non-IBM parts (for example, adapter cards, PCMCIA cards, disk drives,
memory) installed within IBM machines and provides the labor to replace
the failing parts at no additional charge.

If IBM has
a Technical Service Agreement with the manufacturer of the failing
part, or if the failing part is an accommodations part (a part with
an IBM FRU
label), IBM may
also source and replace the failing part at no additional charge.
For all other non-IBM parts, customers are responsible for sourcing
the parts. Installation labor is provided at no additional charge,
if the machine is covered under a warranty service upgrade or a maintenance
service.

Warranty service upgrades

Usage plan machine

No

IBM hourly service rate classification

One

When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part,
the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order.

Field-installable features

Yes

Model conversions

No

Machine installation

Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation according
to the instructions IBM provides with the machine.

Graduated program license charges apply

Yes. The applicable processor tier is small.

Licensed Machine Code

IBM Machine
Code is licensed for use by a customer on the IBM machine
for which it was provided by IBM under the terms and conditions of the IBM License
Agreement for Machine Code, to enable the machine to function in accordance
with its specifications, and only for the capacity authorized by IBM and
acquired by the customer. You can obtain the agreement by contacting
your IBM representative
or visiting

If the machine does not function as warranted and your problem
can be resolved through your application of downloadable Machine Code,
you are responsible for downloading and installing these designated
Machine Code changes as IBM specifies. If you would prefer, you may request IBM to
install downloadable Machine Code changes; however, you may be charged
for that service.

Access to Flex System fix downloads will be granted upon entitlement
validation. The terms and conditions for fixes will be covered under
the License Agreement for Machine Code, International Program License
Agreement, International License Agreement for Non-Warranted Programs
and/or other terms provided with the fix, as applicable.

Educational
allowance

A reduced charge is available to qualified education
customers. The educational allowance may not be added to any other
discount or allowance.

The educational allowance is 5% for the products
in this announcement.

Pricing terms

Prices in the following PDF prices link are suggested list prices
on day of announcement for the US only. They are provided for your
information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary
by country. IBM list price does not include tax or shipping and is
subject to change without notice.

IBM Global Financing

IBM Global
Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers
to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings include financing
for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, from
both IBM and
other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all customer segments:
small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability
can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization
or visit

IBM Global
Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States,
and other IBM subsidiaries
and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government customers.
Rates are based on a customer's credit rating, financing terms, offering
type, equipment type, and options, and may vary by country. Other
restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change,
extension, or withdrawal without notice.

Financing solutions from IBM Global Financing can help you stretch your
budget and affordably acquire the new product. But beyond the initial
acquisition, our end-to-end approach to IT management can also help
keep your technologies current, reduce costs, minimize risk, and preserve
your ability to make flexible equipment decisions throughout the entire
technology lifecycle.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries, or both.

Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

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IBM products
and services which are announced and available in your country can
be ordered under the applicable standard agreements, terms, conditions,
and prices in effect at the time. IBM reserves the right to modify
or withdraw this announcement at any time without notice. This announcement
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